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vulgar

[ˈvʌlɡər]

vulgar Definition

  • 1lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
  • 2making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude

Using vulgar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vulgar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His vulgar behavior at the party was embarrassing.

  • Example

    The comedian's jokes were too vulgar for some members of the audience.

  • Example

    She found the movie to be vulgar and offensive.

  • Example

    The restaurant had a vulgar decor.

vulgar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vulgar

Antonyms for vulgar

Idioms Using vulgar

  • an ostentatious or showy demonstration of strength or authority

    Example

    The military parade was seen as a vulgar display of power by some critics.

  • a person who uses crude or offensive language

    Example

    He was known for his vulgar tongue and often offended others with his remarks.

  • a fraction of time expressed in hours, minutes, and seconds

    Example

    The race was won by a margin of a vulgar fraction of a second.

Phrases with vulgar

  • a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are integers, and the denominator is not 1 or a power of 10

    Example

    Examples of vulgar fractions include 2/3, 5/8, and 7/9.

  • the nonstandard form of Latin spoken by the common people of the Roman Empire, as opposed to the Classical Latin used in literature and official documents

    Example

    Vulgar Latin eventually evolved into the Romance languages, such as French, Italian, and Spanish.

  • a widespread but incorrect belief or idea

    Example

    The notion that bats are blind is a vulgar error.

Origins of vulgar

from Latin 'vulgus', meaning 'the common people'

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Summary: vulgar in Brief

The term 'vulgar' [ˈvʌlɡər] describes things that lack sophistication or good taste, or that make explicit and offensive references to sex or bodily functions. Examples include 'His vulgar behavior at the party was embarrassing,' and 'The restaurant had a vulgar decor.' 'Vulgar' extends into phrases like 'vulgar fraction,' and idioms like 'vulgar display of power,' denoting an ostentatious or showy demonstration of strength or authority.